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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.93, 707.45 and 346.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.93, 707.45 and 346.88 is: 478.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.93 : 707.45 = 346.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.93/707.45 = 346.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.93x = 707.45 × 346.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.93x = 245,394.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,394.98/512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.42

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